You missing an "l" in your username and now your "waking". I'm not sure about in ireland but in the US its something you do at during a funeral. Anyway best of luck to you!
Its about a 400 mi / 7 hours drive. Its worthy of a flight with the prices of gas nowdays. Here's a
flight comparison tool if you want check prices.
If you drive I'd highly recommend getting on the florida Turnpike and driving down the coast, spend a day or two around Miami/South Beach. They have some
nightclubs that are off the hook, if your into that scene. The West Coast of florida doesn't have as much going on as does the East coast.
What time of the year are you going? In October there's a huge party called
Fantasy Fest in Key West
There's many different topics in the
Florida Travel Guide and if your looking for
things to do in Miami and
things to do in Key West check out those links.